Description
Mama Mia Spaghetti Tacos are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, where savory spaghetti meets crunchy taco shells for a fun and satisfying meal. With a cheesy, meaty filling, these tacos are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells:
- 8 hard taco shells
Spaghetti Mixture:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned. Stir in garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Spaghetti and Sauce: Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Assemble Tacos: Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill taco shells with spaghetti mixture, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and shells are crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley, serve hot.
Notes
- A fun fusion twist that appeals to all ages.
- Can be made gluten-free with appropriate pasta or shells.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or themed parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-Mexican)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
